What does acidophil mean?
Definitions for acidophil
əˈsɪd ə fɪl, ˈæs ɪ də-; -ˌfaɪlaci·dophil
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Princeton's WordNet
acidophil, acidophilenoun
an organism that thrives in a relatively acid environment
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acidophilnoun
Less common term for an eosinophil.
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acidophil
An acidophil is a cell or tissue that stains readily with acidic dyes. This often refers to certain types of cells found in the anterior pituitary gland, which are characterized by their affinity for acidic dyes. These include somatotropes and lactotropes, which secrete growth hormone and prolactin respectively. Acidophil may also refer to an organism or microorganism that grows well in highly acidic environments.
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Chilipoda
haploidic
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of acidophil in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of acidophil in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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